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RFQ 2021-003 Engineering Services for Mangana-Hein Road Extension Project FIRM CONTACT INFORMATION Howland Engineering and Surveying Co., Inc. 7615 N. Bartlett Avenue PO Box 451128 (78045) Laredo, TX 78041-1128 Attn.: Roberto P. Martinez, Jr., PE Tel: (956) 722-4411 Fax: (956) 722-5414 Email: [email protected] CERTIFICATIONS -Texas Board of Professional Engineers Firm Registration (TBPE): F-4097 -Texas Board of Professional Surveyors Firm Registration (TBPLS): 10046400 -Texas Board of Professional Surveyors Firm Registration (TBPLS): 10194361 -Historically Underutilized Business (HUB): #1742692335900 Ven#475445 -South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency - HABE, MBE, SBE: #216064189 FIRM PROFILE Howland Engineering and Surveying Co., Inc. (Howland) is a diverse team of highly skilled and certified professionals that include Registered Professional Land Surveyors, Professional Engineers, Certified Floodplain Managers, Planners, Safety Professionals, Certified Construction Materials Testing Technicians & other experienced personnel. Our focus has always been “getting the work done” and this remains our approach to providing efficient and quality service in today’s fast-paced environment. Howland has been providing surveying services in Texas for over 85 years to both the public and private sectors. Our geographic databases and knowledge are unsurpassed with historical survey data dating back to the 1890’s. This valuable database allows our team ready access to pertinent information about the territory in turn providing a detailed and accurate product for clients. In addition, Howland has about 25 years of civil engineering services related to land development, roadway designs, commercial development, and municipalities and institutional projects. Howland is committed to efficiently providing our clients with timely and accurate products while staying within budgets. Howland’s diverse team of professionals and qualified staff complete tasks at hand using our multi-discipline departments: surveying, land development, master planning, civil engineering, foundation engineering, geotechnical engineering, and construction materials testing. RFQ 2021-003 Engineering Services for Mangana-Hein Road Extension Project NAMES OF KEY PERSONNEL The following key personnel currently maintain professional licenses for their specific discipline and are currently in good standing with the State of Texas. Resumes are attached. Professional Experience 1 Bernal F. Slight, PE, RPLS 33+ years experience Engineering Manager Roadway Designs Public Works Design Surveying Residential / Commercial Development 2 Ricardo M. Villarreal, PE, RPLS 17+ years experience Project Manager Surveying Construction Supervision and Inspection Residential / Commercial Development Public Works Design 3 Juan Segovia, RPLS, CFM 25+ years experience Planning Coordinator Certified Floodplain Manager ALTA Surveying Boundary Surveying Construction Staking 4 Roberto P. Martinez, Jr., PE 20+ years experience Geotechnical Engineering Foundation / Geotechnical Commercial Civil Design Construction Materials and Engineering Testing (CoMET) Construction Supervision and Inspection RFQ 2021-003 Engineering Services for Mangana-Hein Road Extension Project RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Loop 20 Extension–Shiloh Dr, Del Mar Blvd, University Dr, Jacaman Rd, and Airport Rd Dannenbaum Engineering Co. Richard Seitz, PE 109 Nolana, Suite 208 McAllen, Texas 78504 (956) 682-3677 [email protected] Budget: $250 Million + Project Date: 2019 This project consisted of overpasses for Shiloh Dr., Del Mar Blvd., University Dr., Jacaman Rd., and Airport Rd. Howland performed aerial mapping, ground topography, and as-built surveying. We also worked on setting controls and panels on existing ROWs, obtaining Right of Entry, running static on panels, and establishing ground controls. We obtained cross sections from field surveying and submitted all field surveying deliverables. Engineering services included storm water pollution prevention plan and traffic control plans. Loop 20 Stimulus Project-Overpasses at I-35, McPherson Rd, International Blvd Dannenbaum Engineering Co. Richard Seitz, PE 109 Nolana, Suite 208 McAllen, Texas 78504 (956) 682-3677 [email protected] Budget: $50 Million+ Project Date: 2014 The Loop 20 Extensions project included overpasses for I-35, McPherson Rd., and International Blvd. Services included aerial mapping, obtaining Right of Entry, setting permanent controls with TxDOT, existing line work, setting traffic control measures, managing utility coordination, locating existing improvement surveys, and updating CAD drawings. RFQ 2021-003 Engineering Services for Mangana-Hein Road Extension Project N.D. Hachar Industrial Park Subdivision, Phase 1 Webb Development, Inc. Irma Montemayor 6557 Metro Court, Suite 2 Laredo, Texas 78041 +52 (81) 8154 0258 [email protected] Budget: $7.9 Million Project Date: 2020 Howland performed a geotechnical investigation and roadway design for the proposed extension of Beltway Drive (120' R.O.W.) and the new construction of Mercury Drive (80' R.O.W.) located approximately 1,000' west of the I. H. 35 and Beltway Drive intersection in north Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The street project consisted of extending the existing two-lane east and west bound Beltway Drive by approximately 345' from the current point of termination and to the proposed Mercury Drive which consisted of a two-lane north and south bound street and extended approximately 2,000' to the north from the Beltway intersection. The new roadway construction consisted of Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete (HMAC) pavement with concrete curb and gutter, valley gutters, sidewalks and accessible ramps. Project was completed on time. San Isidro Parkway/Springfield Avenue, ROW San Isidro Management, LC Pat Murphy 9901 McPherson Rd., Suite 201 Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 796-1101 [email protected] Budget: ~$4.3 Million Project Date: 2007 Howland performed a geotechnical investigation and roadway design of road extensions to San Isidro Parkway and Springfield Avenue providing perimeter access to the planned land development of approximate 245 acres. The test boring locations were uniformly spaced at approximately one (1) borehole every 150' to make adequate preliminary coverage. The field and laboratory soil testing was accomplished to provide roadway pavement recommendations. The extensions of San Isidro Parkway and Springfield Avenue contain a 120' R.O.W. with four (4) lanes divided by a center median. The San Isidro Parkway and Springfield Avenue streets consist of flexible base and HMAC pavement with concrete curb and gutters. Project was completed on time. RFQ 2021-003 Engineering Services for Mangana-Hein Road Extension Project PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Howland's team performs alignment, boundary, and topographic survey(s), identifies existing right of ways, and the surveys for acquisition of any additional right of way as required for proper design and implementation of the project. Howland performs planning and platting services and will obtain and/or assist in permit acquisition, environmental clearances, and drainage mitigation required for the project. Based on gathered data, Howland will design and prepare construction plans and specifications in accordance and in compliance with standard specifications including right-of-way acquisition documentation, if any. In addition, Howland will prepare an engineer's cost estimate for the projects. Howland coordinates with utility companies and/or municipality agencies for all projects. Designs are in compliance with all City, State, and Federal regulations. Howland shall make site visits to ensure the construction phase services with the awarded contractor are being administered to comply with the plans and specifications. Howland maintains an on-site full service construction materials testing laboratory with certified personnel in Laredo, Texas, if needed. In addition, Howland will maintain a professional level of communication with all parties involved with the project to ensure the project is proceeding in a timely manner. Howland will assist in the bidding phase of the projects by providing plans and specifications to qualified contractors. Howland will submit all required data and the as-built mylar construction plans, if required, for the project’s acceptance of the improvements. Our team services also include review of contractor’s submittals, invoices, and assisting in project close out. AVAILABILITY Howland is ready to proceed immediately after receiving the authorization to proceed. Our current workload is such that we will be able to complete this project in the most expeditious time schedule. Our experienced staff assures reliability and rapid completion of work tasks involved. In times of employee sickness, attrition and periods of the firm’s increased workloads, Howland will allocate the on-going work for this project to available and capable members of the firm to ensure “zero” downtime during both the design and construction phases of the project. Howland’s professionalism and commitment to excellence incorporated with our years of knowledge and experience in providing Civil Engineering and Surveying Services, merged with the combined years of staff experience developed by providing services to the City, County, State, and the private sector prepares our firm to provide reliable and expeditious development of the project. RFQ 2021-003 Engineering Services for Mangana-Hein Road Extension